How to Create a Safe Place for Your Dog
Is your dog fearful of loud noises or events, such as thunderstorms, fireworks, or even the vacuum cleaner? Or is…
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How to Enjoy Breweries and Restaurants with Your Dog
Breweries and dogs are a popular combination, especially in the warm-weather months. However, for some dogs the noisy environment and…
Introducing Dogs to Each Other
When you are introducing two dogs to each other, first interactions matter. How the dogs interact in their first encounter…
Training at a Distance
When training at a distance, there are many different objects that can be used to help your dog to stay…
What Is a Natural Reinforcer?
Have you ever wanted to reward your dog for a job well done, but didn’t have food treats with you?…
Teach Your Dog to Get On and Off the Couch
There are times when you want to share your couch with your dog. After all, there’s nothing better than snuggling…
Helping Dogs Learn to Come Inside
Do you struggle getting your dog to come inside after playtime in the yard? While it’s frustrating when your dog…
Unique Reinforcers
No treats? No problem! There are many other reinforcers besides food that can be leveraged in a training session. In…
Older Dogs CAN Learn New Tricks!
Teaching an old dog a new trick is not only possible, it’s beneficial! Training older dogs helps keep them in…
Learning Opposite Behaviors
Can you teach your dog to offer two opposite behaviors? How… and why? Teaching paired, opposite behaviors accelerates the learning…
What Is Shaping?
Looking for a fun way to build new behaviors while building your chops as a trainer? Try shaping! Shaping is…
Petting as Reinforcement
One question that trainers are often asked is if food treats must be used as the reinforcer. Some dogs do…